Razer & HyperX's Budget $50 Headphones - Which Is Best?
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- HyperX Cloud Stinger: bit.ly/3sh4OD6
Razer Kraken X: bit.ly/3c7kzXE
We look at the cheapest gaming headphone offerings from Razer and HyperX, both running $50, and decide which is the best product.
It's easy to break the bank when shopping for audio gear like headphones, but both Razer and HyperX have released competing wallet-friendly options. The Razer Kraken X and the Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger are both on the market for roughly $50, but which is better?
In this video we go over some important factors like build quality including weight and materials, audio features, and microphone quality. The Razer set also comes with a piece of bonus software for its 7.1 surround sound software, which seems to work reasonably well at imitating true 7.1 surround. The headsets do come out almost evenly, so some of the factors might be worth more in your personal preference. Check out the video for the full breakdown of all the features to help pick which headset is right for you.
#GamingHeadset #Razer #HyperX
razer kraken x mic test 4:25
hyper x cloud stinger mic test 6:52
razer mic is slightly better than the hyper x one
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thanks for this.
Is Kraken X effective with PlayStation 4 ?
@@Thebadermanhimself yes
can i use it on my mobil phone?
Dude the beanie needs to go, that has to effect sound quality A LOT
@White Wolf its actually the opposite. I haven't gotten a haircut in over a year so I use the beanie to keep it from being a mess
It's affect, not effect. Get it right.
@@kennymccormick8295 Oh no its the grammer police here💀
@@kennymccormick8295It doesn't, matter, we know what he's trying to say
@@kennymccormick8295this isn’t AP literature bro it’s a comment section. you got the point of his comment there was no need for your comment.
I've had the hyperX stinger ones for 5 whole years! So def a solid pick - they're a headset that can withstand a lot. Today they finally broke as sound cut out on one side, so it is time to switch to a new headset. Overall a very good budged choice!
Same, I got the HyperX Stinger back in 2016 and last night it finally stopped working with the same issue - no sound from the left speaker. I don't use headphones too often, mainly when playing co-op but I really can't fault these. Now I'm looking at a replacement but am seriously thinking of just getting another Stinger.
HyperX guy here,
Have this since 2017....works just fine.
Bought mine a couple of months ago.
Does the swivel mic still working?
@@rubinkelsun yes...was playing warzone while using it right now
Thanks for the info
@@rubinkelsun sure 😊
the 90degree rotation thing is always my break point, went thro 4 headphones (wired & wireless) with same exact break point.
sounds like user error. Maybe youre taking them off weird, try 2 hands.
The Hyper X is a quality headset with good bass and very comfy earpiece. My advice is that if you are on PC invest in a dedicated soundcard if your MBs offering is sounding sub par. An inexpensive 39$ paired with the Hyper X gives me really good sound with decent emulated 5.1 surround that actually works.
Don't invest in a sound card, just get an amp and DAC
@@TaxEvasionUS sup Death I have an amp that came with the Hyper X Stinger.. a USB 7.1 surround but found it wasn't much louder than the 3.5mm audio jack on my MB.
@@TheColemancreek you mean your sound card can emulate 5.1 surround sound? Without software? Seriously?
@@TheColemancreek Hi Sir what do you mean by MB
@@z4gee12 it stands for motherboard I think
I had my Hyper x Cloud stinger Headphones since Black Friday 2018. Still works great. No regrets
Bruh same here they work perfectly
Is it support 7.1 audio 🤔
@@kaush8491 yes
@@TaLibanQ❤ I'll order this soon
@@kaush8491 hope you like it
I've had the Kraken X for almost 2 years now, and while there is some wear and tear on them (mostly from my big ass head stretching them out) they're working flawlessly. My only complaint is that the earcups get warm after a while, I've gotten used to that but still.
How much is it now?
@@justinbryansantiago3923 $30 bucks at Best Buy right now
@@justinbryansantiago3923 23 euros now
Is Kraken X effective with PlayStation 4
@@Thebadermanhimself yes it is
The Kraken sounds a bit better, but my experience with customer service was terrible and never got the activation code working and the right side broke after about 3 months because it has no metal enforcement. Recently bought the cloud stinger x and so far it's way more durable so this is the win for me.
What u mean by sounds better ? The mic ?
this.
my mic literally stopped working after 6 months
Same
Good to hear just bought the hyper x
My almost 4 year hyper x stinger still going with no issues, its awesome!
how loud is it and how is the sound quality?
@@enlgtnd it can get pretty damn loud and sound quality is awesome. I use it for warzone and hear footsteps a mile away
@@Communistgun do people hear you're muting yourself? Like that little click, is that audible to others?
@@arisoda I honestly don’t know, no one has complained about it or even made a comment about it and I’ve muted myself plenty of times in front of my buddies. I’m gonna assume no because it always takes them a while to figure out that I might be muted
@@Communistgun thanks appreciate it
Deciding factor For me was that i can swap the earpads with any other hyperx pads, (p)leather was peeling so swapped it with a cloud 2 pads, feels totally different
thx for this so much i didnt know about that and feared that I wouldn't like the ear pads with how thin they are but this gave me assurity and I'm definitely going with the hyperx stinger now
I've been using the Hyper X now for nearly 3 years and they've been faultless. Used for Warframe, Destiny and other games on Xbox. Sound quality and mic is great, plus extremely comfortable for hours of use. Would def recommend.
I wan to ask you. In 6:22, there's like a little hole that i consider is the read foam. Is it the same as you or the earcups is easy to peeling off?
@@agssub3986 I don't have that. However, I've not had a problem with any peeling.
warframe sound design is really nice
that + good headphones is nice
My Stingers were great for a while, but the leatherette is an absolute deal breaker. Flaking and just gross. Also I remember them being a little tight.
I have owned the Razer Kraken X and it feels really good. Unfortunately after almost a year, my brother cracked the top part because it is quite cheap, althoguh thats the selling point. If you take care of it, it will be fine but its just very easy to break by accident. The mic quality is also really good
I GOT THE EXACT SAME ISSUE
4:24 - Razer Kraken X
6:52 - Cloud Stinger
Thank me later
Thanks?
Thanks to thank you ))))))
Your Later is Now 😹
Thanks bro!
Bought the hyper x stinger headphones and they're pretty good. Main advantage for me is the mic mute and foldable earpiece. Great deal.
Hyper x cloud 2 is still my favorite headset ive ever owned. The usb dongle for it broke and a new one was over 70$ got the kraken headset in this video and its worth the 50$
Bro, I'm here watching this video for that exact reason.
Did the 3.5mm socket rip right off the board?
@@XenFPV lol never got a response
Had a Razer Kraken X broke within 6 months moved to a more Expensive Hyper X Cloud Revolver S and love it.
I had a kraken x headset. It's a pretty good headset but it lasted 5 months for me and also for my friends too. I personally recommend the hyper x over the kraken x.
Bro I can’t find it anymore😭
Eh, i personally prefer the cloud stinger, looks aesthetically pleasing and functions just as well as the razors, but everyone to their own
I have a regular Razer Kraken and it’s good quality! I like the surround sound! I like the fact that the one I have had a retractable mic! Im not a fan of clunky mics. But the HyperX looks good too
should i buy it?
Ive owned both can confirm hyper x best
Thanks for making me confirm my decision because I needed one and as an inexperienced person I was confused
Do not get kraken x i repeat do not get kraken x
The build quality is fully made of cheap and fragile plastic i broke mine just a week after use it if you concern about build quality go with hyper x the sound is on par with both of the headset and the build quality is much better
Same with the Hyperx,mine broke after I pushed the mic to far back and now every time it moves up and down it makes a loud static noise
it still depends on how you use it. i have a much cheaper off branded headset, still intact even after a year. It depends on how a user will take care of their headsets.
Or just don’t break ur mic
@@y.b1227 nah u cap because i tried and this didn't happen
I dont trust Razer anymore because i got a Kraken Tournament edition for my birthday and it stopped working after 1 week 😂
Tournament edition*
@@inferno6970 thats literally how i spelled it
@@notawamen2311 no it’s probably a tournament edition that’s why it probably didn’t last
@@inferno6970 With razer’s reputation it should last years.
Why not utilize warranty?
Been using a Hyper X one for a year now and it's great especially for the price.
I wan to ask you. In 6:22, there's like a little hole that i consider is the read foam. Is it the same as you or the earcups is easy to peeling off?
@@agssub3986I don't have that and it did start having peeling problems on the earcups but that's with almost daily use after all this time so il excuse it. I haven't had any sound quality, mic or technical problems yet after using it for this long either
Using hyperx cloud stinger for 4 years never had a problem but just change ear cushions and headpad after 2-3 years 😅
Had the hyperx for over 2 years and it still works fine it's definitely the one I'd recommend
My mic broke in 6 months
Don't bother with hyper x product. I once bought a gaming headset from them off of Amazon for $80 and it was horrible. You couldn't tell where foot steps were coming from. $10 skull candy war buds from Wal-Mart were literally 10x better. I tried to leave this same review on the product page but for some reason it didn't let my review go through.
Well I've had the Clouds and Stinger and both were fine with directional audio.
own both. Kraken X is more comfortable, if you have bigger ears, stingers after 2 hours, it decompresses and your ears touch the drivers.
Which one sounds better with music?
definitely recommend the Kraken, great price with great comfort and good sound that helps hear footsteps in WZ
Is it still working good?
my kraken is still going strong after 14 months@@1Nothing1
Kraken X... not a fan. I bought a set, after my old Kraken V2 set died. The X had decent sound quality, but the headband was flimsy and within 2 months, the ear cup on the left side, just sheered off. All I did was pick them up.
Steerclear
Yep. Kraken X build quality is really down the drain. Without any metal to withstand the bending and the flimsy plastic it cracked after 3 months. I should have waited and seen the reports all over the internet... Razer Kraking surely.
Tried both. Neither register footsteps in Warzone. Oh, wait! That’s because they don’t exist. Thanks CoD! End Rant.
Try In Ear Monitors
kraken x is so good but its not durable at all. broke both adjusters and its currently taped up.
Iv had my hyperX for 4 years no problems couple scratches had to change the ear pads and headpad after 2 years tho
God I bought Kraken X like 4 months ago and I absolutely love them
How is it holding up in therms of build quality?
@@pedrovisgueira mine cracked on the top left corner after 7 months. It wasn’t sudden but i started noticing that the plastic wasnt able to keep up with all of the bending when putting on the headset and such
@@ramonguzman3371 oof my hyperX is still fine after 2 years no cracks but there are scratches bc its plastic but its still the same as the day i bought it
I’ve had the Cloud Stinger for 3 years and then finally switched to a more premium headset. Here is my thought:
It’s a good headset. It’s comfortable for short term but gets a little warm and sweaty, not a big deal. The flip up to mute feature is awesome and I miss it a lot.
I got them in 2018 and in 2020 I started having issues with sound cutting out or only coming out of one earpiece which really ruined the experience. The band padding also started to degrade over time, leaving black pieces everywhere. I take pretty good care of my headsets, and I haven’t heard this anywhere else, so I may be the lone case.
It’s a fine headset for $50. Just don’t expect it to last you years. It’s good enough to hear footsteps in games, but it won’t be as precise as a better headset by any means.
what did you upgrade to? How are you finding your upgrade?
Even the budget In Ear Monitors blow 99% of "gaming" earbuds and headphones away
@@hkhatri12 I have the SteelSeries Arctis 7x now. I got really lucky back in November that a nearby Walmart had them - I’m not sure if they’re easier to find now. I absolutely love them. Very comfortable and great sound and mic quality, for $150.
Honestly the only thing I don’t care for about them is that they take up a usb spot on the console for the wireless receiver. I have a PS4 slim which only has two USB ports, and one has my hard drive in it. Which means I can’t charge a controller while playing with headphones. If I play for long sessions, it’s something I have to plan ahead for to make sure everything is charged up and ready to go.
I still have my Stinger as a backup. It’s not a junk headset by any means. It does the job and it DID the job well for me for 2.5 years, just has a shorter life span. I don’t regret the extra money spent on the Arctis one bit though, something I never thought I’d say as a more casual gamer.
@@messy8424 I work at a staples location in Canada, I believe we still sell them
@@hkhatri12 I forgot to mention my favorite feature of the 7X: the feedback from speaking through the mic. When you talk, it plays your voice through the headset so you can hear your own voice. It’s a small thing, but I constantly found myself taking off an earpiece on the Stinger when I was talking because I didn’t like not being able to hear my voice very well. It feels...constricting in a way for me. I didn’t even know the 7X had this feature until I put them on.
I’m sure not everyone feels this way and it won’t matter for you. But I couldn’t recommend the 7X enough. I’ve only had them for maybe 5 months so I can’t speak to their life span, but so far I’m very happy.
the razer kraken x is good and all but after a month they broke one side just got a crack and i didn't even use it that much
Same
Lol same
mine broke within 2 week and rebuy a new one that one lasted 2 month so i head to stinger and it last longer than my last relationship
My son bought me a set of Cloud Stingers but it never had a USB dongle. Didn't even know it was supposed to.
It isn't supposed to you buy it separately if you need it for your pc
But it does have a y splitter for audio and micro phone jacks for pc
I bought a Kraken X more than a year ago. Sadly it cracked on several places on the plastic headband from constant stretching every time I need to wear it or remove it.
The Razer Kraken X is a quality headset. I can legit hear everything while playing Call of Duty: Warzone
Same
But it's not as loud as I want it
It absolutely is, if the sound itself is your only unit of measure. And the mic is nice as well. Unfortunately, the cheap plastic of the headband started cracking after about 3 weeks of use and it actually broke off after less than 2 months. So it maybe worth it to spend an extra buck and get something more durable.
@@MrCreativeEgo this, sound quality is good out of the box, but the budget range kraken series are flimsy Asf.
Pay an extra 20-30 and get the Kraken Ultimate instead. Much more reliable and better durability
@@MrCreativeEgo that’s just you mine work and look good after 2 years
My Kraken X literally tore in several places at the headband. And I am very careful with my stuff. An aluminium substrate is a plus imo.
So hyper x?
Same thing happened to my Kraken X. Found a thread on reddit of people who experienced the same thing on their headphones. I think it's a major flaw on Kraken X.
1:29 you can always attach some dumbbells for that heavy feeling.. I don’t think razor will void the warranty for that.. try
Which is better for playing call Of Duty
This will be good,looking for a backup set ,and budget(ish) it is.
Edit ,good video buddy ,my only “meh” (on the headsets not the video) is that both have fake leather cushions ,I’m so used to mesh.
Thanks for the upload
I find the flip-up mute way better than frumble f'ing around for a under cup button. hyper X for me
For anybody searching for cheap headphones that are very decent, the hyperx stinger is really good, i've had it for years and its awesome the sound quality, the microphone and all that is really good feeling. Build quality is good, it will last long
using a hyperx cloud stinger i just bought from the best buy about 30 minutes ago just got home and the first thing i did was watch your video im 2 min in and cant understand a single word you have said. The sound of music is drowning out all your voice and its not very loud on max volume think ill go return this
Weight isn't heavy, just like cost isn't expensive. They are both either high, low, or perfect.
I got my hyperx stingers for like 20$
7:18 So you don’t have shortcuts to mute in game or discord? Love that swivelling design which makes me sure about my mic is mute or not, for muting for short period I use in game button(not a discord guy so)
Had have the white Razer Kraken and the sound quality is no where as good as Corsair's HS60.
I think hyper x cloud stinger is a way better option because of the metal band I just used a razer kraken x and just few months the side just breaks
Be careful with the kraken! They break so easy! It feels nice and sounds OK but the top band snaps so easy. If you have a human head so need to open the set up abit, I would suggest something more durable.
In ear monitors actually blow headphones away, *even budget IEMs are lightyears ahead of most "gaming" marketed headphones.* It's sad af how many people don't use or even know about multiple driver In Ear Monitors. Imagine having a separate driver (speaker) for lows, highs, mids and vocals vs one driver marketed as a gaming headset that is actually crap compared to even budget IEMs
Any iems youd reccomend as an alternative to one of these headsets in particular? You have my curiosity
@@budgetglados8761 x2
@@budgetglados8761 first off the IEM rabbit hole is deep, just research them because any budget range $30 - $50 will blow both these "gaming" headsets away. In most headphones and most earbuds there is only one driver (speaker) to do all the work, it has to play lows, highs, mids and vocals all through the one speaker per ear and that's why a lot of it sounds muddy but most people are ok with that because they see it says gaming on the box.
Most people that use gaming headsets and earbuds have basically trained their ears to like normal audio but once you try IEMs you'll immediately be able to tell the difference. And you will also wonder why most people don't use them. A lot of musicians use them, if you look at video of any fairly popular band, singer musical act you'll see the IEMs wrapped around their ears but they work 100% well with any audio source including phones and gaming.
You'll probably be sensitive to hifi audio at first and may get headaches because you're hearing hifi audio for the first time for any length of time but that may or may not be a problem for you. Then you'll go further down the rabbit hole and start learning about terms like V shaped and U shaped, soundstages and bright and warm sounds. Just Google them, watch videos about IEMs and you'll find some that are perfect for the sensitivity you may or may not have. Sorry long reply
@@budgetglados8761 but to answer your question at the budget range a fairly entry level brand is KZ just Google it or UA-cam it KZ In Ear Monitors and listen to what people say about them but this is only budget level, they get crazy expensive but for most people they'll be ok if you're not a audiophile.
@@VOAxInsanity funnily enough I own 2 pairs of iems from kz
Hyper x stinger is waved definitely litt
I have the cloud stingers and they’re great
No they're not they're bunch of crap no 7.1 no decent noise cancellation.... Redgear 7.1 is still legendary on what it comes for....
@@whimsabo you can think that
@@Communistgun it's the factz not my imo or thinkin cosmo comes in 17 bucks compared to this brrrrr
@@Communistgun are you still using them? How's the condition now? Sound quality and mic input quality does the mic provides noise cancellation it's not mentioned anywhere so if ya use prolly know....and is it good for discord dc is very important for gamers you must know so how's your review for mic input specially (discord)
@@whimsabo I get compliments all the time in warzone on my mic quality. The condition is excellent even though I can be rough with my headset during heated Warzone tournaments, there isn’t noise cancellation per say but I’ve never received a complaint about my buddies I play with hearing anything going on in the background and the sound quality is phenomenal I hear people’s footsteps from a mile away and hear the exact direction their coming from as well as heading quietly peeked doors. I don’t use discord so I don’t know how it would hold up on that I just use it for warzone, battlefield, and Doom. I’d rate the mic quality to be well above average considering the price but the best part is the audio quality.
Is it true that the cloud stinger microphone can be broken before 1 year of use? i see some people complaint about that.
It really depends on how you care for them. I've had mine for a couple years and I'm pretty rough with my set. I've tried other hyper x headsets but I LOVE the stingers mute. I don't have time to find a button before my whole party here's my kids crying, tattling etc. I had a kraken set but it ended up stripping out my audio port so I've stayed away since.
Been using the Razer. I like it
I got both cloud stinger just a little better
Cool video, more like these plzz
I am waiting for my HyperX Cloud Stinger. I had the Kranen X for like 2 days before I returned them because they sounded terrible.. Idk if there was a problem with mine or that’s just how they are
How are stinger quality cause I also returned my kraken x
Razer Blackshark V2 X vs HyperX Cloud Stinger - which one better?
i had cloud stingers before.... shit, thats my only words for it
Superlux HD668B ... amazing value for the price and wey cheaper than both of these ... That is the best option.
I have had the HyperX headset for about 2 years now, and I can say I don't recommend, the mic constantly falls down from slight head tilts, for about 5 months the head piece was very uncomfortable, the pads are starting to fall apart, but can be replaced I believe, not even a year of having them the mic stopped working for some reason, and the headset cannot deal with much bass anymore, or it will start to clip, but besides that the audio is/was alright for $50, nothing special, I can definitely tell where footsteps are, but only if I'm actively listing for them, you definitely get what you pay for.
If you have an external mic, and you want something under $50 look into the Superlux hd668b.
is razer kraken x compatible with mobile phone ?
Witch has an better noise cancelling ?
I just use sennheiser momentum 2 and plug it in. The Dac in the ps5 controller is noticeably better this time so I won’t be buying a gamer headset this gen
I have both lol and my cloud stinger broke but im happy it dis because these headphones are so much better and i got em on sale
Can I put the 7.1 surround code on Xbox one ?
I think razer one its the best
I'm just here to point out he's a hunter so you probably shouldn't believe a single word he says
People here saying how their headphones peripheral been working for almost a decade, I had a Bloody Tonenaker even a cheap 5$ will, cause headphones just sits in your head lmao it's pad's fabric will only tear due to sweat and heat.
razer after 1 year they broke in half pretty good sound but they break quick and i took care of them
Same, mine's broke after 3 months or less
not hate dude For me, I'm not sure u made proper comparison bro.
Please do other headphones too
I definitely like the kraken but its a close contest
5:11 hahahaha
And the winner is ...... Corsair HS50. 👀
And the winner is... In Ear Monitors
Basically any pair will do
thank you bro, now i know what to buy
Is it my monitor thing or does this video have a shit ton of artifacts in really dark areas?
same
Ive been using the Razer Kraken X for a year and a half, and I don't reccomend it for anyone. These headphones feel like a chinise toy when compared with the other razer headsets, I know that they are supposed to be the budget headset from razer but they messed up. After a couple of weeks the plactic headband wears off and breaks around the earcups.
thx dude
kraken sound ok,mic sounds good and are extremely light and comfy.
BUT(BIG BUT)
They will break because of all PLASTICS construction
But rtings has another oppiniun they tested 50 headset
Very complete review. thumbs up.
Thanks dude I am gonna get razer kraken x
We’re you happy with your decision?
@@cordwoodenties5505 stinger is the best but i like the design lf kraken
plese next review headset dbe gm300/gm500
Hola buenas, que tal? Muy buen video!! Me quiero comprar unos auriculares para jugar Pubg Mobile y estoy entre varias opciones. Quiero decirte entre las que estoy y que me digas cuáles son los mejores auriculares o cual recomiendas tú y proque... Los auriculares son: HYPERX CLOUD STINGER CORE, RAZER KRAKEN X LITE, TURTLE BEACH VINCHA DXL1, Tt ESPORTS VINCHA SHOCK SPIN HT-SKS004ECBL, JBL VINCHA QUANTUM 100 GAMING, Genius Auricular HS-G560, Auricular DS501 GAMING HEADSET, Auricular Redragon Pandora 7.1 RGB, Auricular Redragon Themis H220N.
Cuáles son los mejores de todos esos? O cuál recomiendas tú y proqué? Gracias
Los HyperX
Am going to get the hyper X one bc is way louder and no app like razer kraken so if you on console it would be great bc what type of console would have a mic app idc am buying the hyper X
I Am getting the cloud stinger for christmas lol
Astro A10>
Dead man tales, i see... i see... A culture man
razer v2x my top pick
I'm going to get the kracken X because I can put the mic right next to my mouth and be funny
Man u saved me i wanted to buy good quality for cheap and the kraken x is just the best
thank u sooo much
thank u so much
kraken goes zzzzzzzzzzzz while talking :c or so mine does and idk how to fix IT
I AM RAZER, UNLEASH YOUR KRAKEN.. Hurrah!!! 🙌
For csgo, I've never had worse headphones than Razer Kraken X lite
My friend has hyperx's and they're so much better
Which is better for pubg
Blackshark v2 x way better for the money